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Fibroinflammatory pseudotumor of the submandibular gland
Author(s) -
Cross David L.,
Switter David J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199609/10)18:5<465::aid-hed11>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - head and neck , medicine , lesion , floor of mouth , pathology , submandibular gland , radiology , surgery , tongue
Background Fibroinflammatory pseudotumors infrequently involve the major salivary glands. Much more is known regarding the clinical behavior of orbital pseudotumors, especially their steroid responsiveness. Methods A case of fibroinflammatory pseudotumor involving the submandibular gland is presented with its preoperative cytologic and computed tomographic scan features. The lesion had a dramatic response to steroids for residual disease. Conclusions If preoperative cytologic features of benign spindle cells with an inflammatory component seen on line‐needle aspiration raise the possibility of fibroinflammatory pseudotumor, then responsiveness to high‐dose steroids may preclude the need for more‐extensive surgery. HEAD & NECK 1996;18:465–468 © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.